KUPFERBERG TRICHOMONAS BROTH

Technical Data #2206a / 2013.03.06

Kupferberg Trichomonas Broth is a liquid enriched medium used for isolation of Trichomonas vaginalis. The antibiotics are selective agents to inhibit the mixed normal flora without any effect on parasite’s recovery. The agar decrease oxygen tension.

FORMULAin grams per liter purified filtered water

Casein Peptone

10,0

Meat Peptone

10,0

Maltose

1,0

Cystein HCl

1,5

Chloramphenicol

0,1

Methylene Blue

0,003

Agar

1,0

pH 6,0 +/- 0,2 à 25º C

This approximate formula may be adjusted and/or enriched to obtain best results.

PRECAUTIONSThis medium is for IN VITRO diagnostic use only.

STORAGEStore prepared media at 2-8° C protected from direct light and dehydrated powder, in a dry place in tightly-sealed containers at 2-25° C.

SIGN OF DETERIORATIONMedia should not be used if the expiry date has passed. Prepared media should not be used if there are signs of contamination (evaporation or discoloration). Do not use dehydrated media if it is caked.